Options for the future of meningococcal B vaccine (MeNZB) in the childhood immunisation schedule Last Publication Date: 02 Apr 2009 While there is good evidence that MeNZBTM is effective, the epidemic strain is continuing to circulate. It is important to continue to protect the vulnerable birth…
National Strategic Plan of Action for Breastfeeding 2008-2012 Last Publication Date: 02 Apr 2009 The National Strategic Plan of Action for Breastfeeding 2008-2012 sets out a strategic framework to support the establishment of a breastfeeding culture in New Zealand. It…
Supporting the rights of young people in youth justice: An analysis of cross-sectoral responses Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2009 Social Work Now, Issue 42, pages 24-29. The topic of human rights, particularly the rights of people who commit offences against others, generates intense and sometimes heated…
Paraprofessional Practice in ESOL Programmes: Part 1: Description and evaluation of paraprofessional practices in supporting initial reading programmes Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2009 This document reports on the first part of a two year study on the practices of ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) paraprofessionals working with…
Working with young people Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2009 Social Work Now, Issue 42, pages 5-11. Working with young people is tremendously rewarding. Few professional areas of social work provide the kind of practice potential that…
A Focus on Science Achievement Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2009 This paper summarises data on engagement and achievement in science across primary and secondary schools. This information has been collated across national and international studies undertaken…
He Ritenga Whakaaro: Māori Experiences of Health Services Last Publication Date: 02 Mar 2009 While Māori have lower life expectancy, greater morbidity and higher rates of disability, they have less access to health and rehabilitation services than do non-Māori. The…
Sent Home: The impact on the family of a child’s exclusion from school Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2009 This study aims to fill the apparent gap, and present the thoughts and feelings of New Zealand families affected by exclusion. This report was prepared for the…
School violence, bullying and abuse : a human rights analysis Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2009 The Human Rights Commission has long standing concerns about bullying, violence and abuse within schools. In 2008 the Commission received a complaint from parents of students subjected…
Evaluation of the ECE Information and Communication Technologies Professional Learning Programme Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2009 The Early Childhood Education Information and Communication Technology Professional Learning Programme (ECE ICT PLP) is a three year pilot professional development programme established in 2006. The…